Buying a home on a well and septic: a plain-English checklist
By Rowan Brightwater (fictional) ·
Short answer: if a home in Cedar Hollow is on a private well and septic system, budget time for a water test, a septic inspection, and a permit review before your inspection period ends.
Test the water
A basic water test checks for bacteria and common minerals. Rowan also asks for the well flow rate, so you know how much water the well produces.
Inspect the septic
A septic inspection checks the tank, the drain field, and when it was last pumped. Replacement can be expensive, so it is worth knowing early.
Read the permits
The (fictional) county keeps records of well and septic permits. Make sure the system size matches the number of bedrooms in the house.
Rowan includes a well and septic summary with every rural listing. Ask for one on the contact page.
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